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Programming Your Own VEX IQ Robot With Python - Level 1SP

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Ages 8-13

Self-Paced Course

This self-paced course is for robotics students who have a VEX IQ robot at home and want to learn to program it using the Python programming language.

Sally Morris - Tech/SPED

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What's included

8 pre-recorded lessons

8 weeks

of teacher support

1 year access

to the content

Homework

1-2 hours per week. Homework will be to watch the videos, participate in discussion prompts, and to share results of their programming.

Assessment

Informal feedback, more complete assessments available by request.

Grading

Grades by request only.

Class Experience

This course is for students who have their own (or their school’s) VEX IQ robot at home and want to learn how to program it using Python text-based coding.  You must have a physical VEX IQ robot 2nd generation to participate in this course. If you have 1st generation, please see one of my VEXCode classes, as the 1st generation brain cannot download Python.  You must also have a computer (not tablet) that runs Windows OS, Mac OS, or Chrome OS.

Each lesson will have specific goals to plan and write programs, download them to the robot and test the code.  Students need an area (preferably on the floor) where they can test their robot running the programs.  If they have a way to show their results by moving their computer camera or utilizing their cell phone or a tablet camera, that would be helpful.  

The teacher will demonstrate  the code on screen and help students perfect their code.  Students will then download their programs and share their results.  Students will be encouraged to ask questions and work to solve problems with guidance from the teacher via discussion posts.

Students with learning disabilities, dyslexia, ASD, ADHD or other learning challenges are welcome to participate.  This course is text-based coding, so some basic typing skills are required.


These lessons may be differentiated for learner interest and ability.

Learning Goals

Students will learn text-based Python coding and will learn how to troubleshoot and solve problems with their code.  They will also learn about the physical parts of the VEX IQ robots, including sensors, and how to transfer the code from the computer to the robot.

Syllabus

8 Lessons

over 8 Weeks

Lesson 1:

Updating the Firmware and Test Program

Lesson 2:

Drive Your Robot in a Square

Lesson 3:

Navigate an Obstacle Course

Lesson 4:

Swing Turns/Pivot Turns & Bumper Switch

Other Details

Learning Needs

All of my classes are welcome to students with learning challenges. I am a certified Special Education teacher and can help with modifications if necessary.

Parental Guidance

Students will need to download the VEXCode software for IQ from this site: https://www.vexrobotics.com/vexcode/install/iq. No account creation is necessary.

Pre-Requisites

Good basic computer skills. Experience with block-based coding is a plus.

Supply List

VEX Robotics VEXCode software, measuring tape or yardstick, tape for line following, misc. objects to be used as obstacles (books, toys, etc.).  You must have a VEX IQ 2nd generation robot for this course and a computer (not tablet) for this course.

External Resources

In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:

Vex Robotics

Sources

VEX Robotics software and learning resources. I am a certified VEX Robotics instructor. I may post some VEX-related YouTube videos from other sources.

Meet the teacher

Sally Morris - Tech/SPED

Joined April, 2019

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227reviews

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Teacher expertise and credentials

2 Teaching Certificates

Texas Teaching Certificate in Special Education

Indiana Teaching Certificate

2 Degrees

Master's Degree in Education from Wilkes University

Bachelor's Degree from Ball State University

I am a Certified Robotics Instructor/Educator/Coach (VEX Robotics). I have taught VEX robotics programming since 2013 to students in public and private school settings and online since 2018.  

I have 5 public school teaching certifications/licenses:  
Technology Education. Grades 6-12. (Texas)
Technology Applications. Grades EC-12.  (Texas)
Special Education. Grades EC-12. (Texas)
Computer Education. REPA 3, Grades 5-12. 
(Indiana)
Technology Education. REPA 3, Grades 5-12. 
(Indiana)